Professional Training

Neurodiversity, Mental Health, and Trauma-Informed Training for Schools, Healthcare, Government, and Community Organizations

Looking for an engaging speaker on ADHD, autism, executive functioning, trauma, anxiety, or neurodiversity?

Cerebral Counseling & Consulting provides evidence-informed keynote presentations, professional development workshops, conference sessions, and parent education designed to help professionals and families better understand the brain, behavior, and practical strategies that create meaningful change.

Led by Shealyn Clinger, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, neuroscience professional, educator, and founder of Cerebral Counseling & Consulting. She specializes in ADHD, autism, executive functioning, trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, traumatic brain injury, and supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Drawing from graduate training in neuroscience, clinical mental health experience, and years of educating professionals, parents, and organizations, Shealyn delivers presentations that translate complex science into practical, engaging, and actionable learning experiences that participants can immediately apply in their work and daily lives.

Whether you're planning a conference, school professional development day, parent education event, healthcare training, government workshop, or community seminar, presentations are customized to meet the needs of your audience.

Virtual and in-person speaking engagements are available throughout Virginia and nationwide.

Organizations We Serve

Professional training is available for:

Public and private schools
School divisions and educational organizations
Colleges and universities
Healthcare systems and hospitals
Mental health agencies
Government agencies
Military and veteran-serving organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Parent organizations and PTAs
Community groups
Professional conferences and associations

Why Organizations Choose Cerebral Counseling & Consulting

Participants value presentations that are:

Evidence-informed and research-based
Trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming
Practical and immediately applicable
Interactive and engaging
Customized for each audience
Focused on real-world implementation—not just theory

The goal is to leave every participant with a deeper understanding of the topic, increased confidence, and practical tools they can begin using immediately.

Signature Presentations

Some of the most requested presentations include:

Navigating Neurodivergence: Now What?
Understanding ADHD Beyond the Diagnosis
Executive Functioning: Practical Strategies That Work
The Lasting Impact of Trauma on the Brain and Body
Emotional Regulation Through a Brain-Based Lens
Navigating Sensitive Conversations with Confidence
The Basics of Brain Injury
Creating Neuroinclusive Environments
Supporting Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children

Custom presentations can also be developed to align with your conference theme, organizational goals, or audience needs.

Presentation Formats

Training is available in a variety of formats, including:

Conference keynote presentations
Professional development workshops
Parent education seminars
Clinical education and grand rounds
Continuing education presentations
Lunch-and-learn programs
Breakout conference sessions
Leadership development
Panel discussions
Virtual webinars

Sessions can be customized from 30-minute presentations to full-day training experiences.

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Professional Training

Organizations We Serve

Why Organizations Choose Cerebral Counseling & Consulting

Popular Speaking Topics

ADHD & Executive Functioning

Autism & Neurodiversity

Trauma & Mental Health

Parents, Families & Caregivers

Healthcare & Professional Development

Signature Presentations

Presentation Formats

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